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The sad story of a grieving pit bull in Phoenix, Ariz., is making its way around the web after he remained by his female companions side for over 14 hours on the side of the road over the weekend after she had been hit by a car, all the while laying next to her and nuzzling her body. The female was believed have been the victim of a hit and run that took place at some point on Friday night. Reports indicate that Animal Control was called on Friday, but no one showed up until the following day to pick her up. Food and water were set out for the surviving dog by a nearby business, according to Fox News Phoenix. Animal Care and Control brought the surviving male to its East Valley facility ...
European planes, trains and automobiles. That was my life this spring as I hopped from Spain to France to Italy. Even though I'm a well-traveled pooch, I admit I was dog-tired (pun intended) before my three week trip ended. But looking back, being tuckered out was for a good cause. It's the price I paid for being treated like the star I think I am when I travel. I'm no stranger to trains but this was the first time I took an overnight train from Madrid to Paris. Pooches are allowed on Rail Europe's Elipsos Train hotel, which is a pretty cool way to travel if you're not in a hurry. My owner and I had our own tiny compartment, and I had no trouble sleeping as we sped along the tracks. I ...
Last week, we talked about the rare dangers of drinking out of lakes; the risk of blue-green algae poisoning. This week, the dangers of swimming – or actually, drinking – out of the ocean. As I said last week, I don't want to make you paranoid about letting your dog play on the beach. However, I have seen some pretty severe cases of salt poisoning in the ER and ICU. When it comes to beach-play, make sure you are a pet-savvy owner and understand the following: the unusual sources of salt poisoning (aside from ocean water), the dangers of salt poisoning, the clinical signs, and how to prevent it. RELATED: How To Keep Your Dog's Food Fresh When excessive sodium is ingested, ...
The Tucumcari Animal Hospital in Tucumcari, N.M. suffered a devastating loss of property and animal life this week. According to KOB-TV, a terrible fire destroyed the animal hospital, leaving only five dogs alive. The fire erupted early Monday morning, quickly engulfing the building. As a result, dozens of animals lost their lives, including dogs, cats, birds and rabbits. The hospital's director, Dr. Jean Corey, is distraught and desperate for answers. RELATED: 500,000 Chickens Killed in Farm Fire Corey said that she has not only lost her business, but more importantly, her family. Many of the deceased animals had been coming to Corey's facility all their lives, forming a strong bond ...